Yacht Chef Jobs

The Head Chef on a yacht is equally adept at organising provisions as they are at using all of their technical skills and knowledge to plan and prepare delicious meals for the guests and crew.

The Head Chef either leads the galley crew on larger vessels, or on smaller yachts they may be the sole chef onboard. Either way, they need to be able to cater for guest’s dietary requirements, plan and order ingredients, and put procedures in place for food safety.

Despite the hard work involved, the role is exceptionally rewarding. Food plays such a huge role in determining experiences and, as such, the chef has the opportunity to significantly impact the enjoyment of the guests with true culinary delights.

Responsibilities

Food planning and preparation for guests and crew

Setting and managing food safety procedures

Cleaning up the galley after meals

Skillset

Necessary chef qualifications

Lots of experience as a chef, ideally in a luxury hospitality setting

Technical knowledge

Ability to create a catered menu

Excellent food presentation skills

Complementary wine knowledge is extremely beneficial

Additional specialisms in baking (e.g. pastry) are beneficial

Expert knowledge of different cuisines

Well organised

Attention to detail

How much does a yacht chef earn?

As an important role onboard a yacht, a chef can earn upwards of 6000 EUR a month.

Qualifications

A chef may not require formal certificates to be employed on a yacht but would require the relevant experience. The following certificates are important to have as a chef:

Food Hygiene courses

Ships Cook Certificate

Culinary Trained

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